Rahul Chatterjee: TOK write up                                    5/10/07

     Human behaviour is such that at times people can predict the exact outcome of a situation in a split second and make decisions based on those predictions. In fact we see this very special ability of humans used time and again in areas such as sports, our daily conversation, and even in the stock market. Basically human behaviour, when it comes to everyday activities is very general and very alike and predictable.

      However, it is when people begin to believe in certain aspects of life and begin to practice their beliefs that human diversity occurs.

      Perhaps the first example or “observable characteristic” of human equality is the presence of the opposable thumb. The single most distinguishing factor of humans from any other species on earth.

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      But is it then safe to say that human behaviour all across the globe remains homogenous? I think it is juvenile for people to believe that people everywhere believe similar things and behave in similar manners.

      When it comes to say religion it is then obvious that there will be gaping differences in the beliefs and values of different people according to their religion.

      If we take the example of Hindus and Muslims we see a very strong line of differences running through the bloodlines of both religions. For ...

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